Washington's community and technical colleges are fundamentally transforming precollege (remedial) education to move students faster into credit-bearing classes. The state's colleges are working with high schools to prevent the need for remediation. They are also shortening the path for college students of all ages who need the extra help. Courses bring students up-to-speed in math and English language arts (reading/writing) so they can complete college, land well-paying jobs and upskill Washington's workforce. This brief document highlights: (1) the important for students to enroll in precollege courses at community and technical colleges before taking college-level courses; (2) Washington's career and college readiness standards to reduce the need for remediation at college; and (3) innovative options offered by colleges to help students excel.